Ephesians 5:16
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
In Context
15See, then, that you walk circumspectly, not as unwise, but as wise men,
17Wherefore, be not ignorant, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Cross References
Matthew 25:17In like manner also, he that had received the two, gained other two.
Acts 11:28And one of them, named Agabus, rose and made known, by the Spirit, that a great famine was about to come on the whole habitable land; which took place in the days of Claudius.
1 Corinthians 7:26I think, then, that this is good for the present affliction―that it is good for a man to be as he is.
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →